A billionaire investor has spoken out about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Leon Black paid Epstein $158 million over the course of their yearslong association. Black has defended the payments, suggesting that Epstein presented a deceptive image to him.

Further details about the nature of their relationship and the payments are available from the source. Limited information is currently known about the specifics of Black's interactions with Epstein, but it is clear that Black has publicly addressed the issue of the large sum paid to the disgraced financier.